Mercedes Benz C300 vs Toyota Highlander
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Mercedes Benz C300 | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 2,855 | 7,124 |
| Model years covered | 2010–2016 | 1997–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2010 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2012 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 102 | 701 |
| Fires reported | 33 | 86 |
| Injuries reported | 72 | 381 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 10 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.3% | 16.5% |
Mercedes Benz C300 by year
What breaks
Airbags
738
25.8%
Body & Structure
290
10.2%
Engine & Cooling
262
9.2%
Suspension
257
9.0%
Electrical System
249
8.7%
Other & Unspecified
237
8.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
222
7.8%
Steering
188
6.6%
Toyota Highlander by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
988
13.9%
Brakes
745
10.5%
Engine & Cooling
713
10.0%
Electrical System
623
8.7%
Other & Unspecified
608
8.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
529
7.4%
Body & Structure
449
6.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
447
6.3%